8th+Grade

Kathy Montag - Grade Level Coordinator We will use this page to post resources and ideas for 8th grade PREP classes. If you find a great resource or have a wonderful idea to share, please email it to Kathy at: kjmontag@bellsouth.net



Library Resources posted on Resources for Catechists wiki page.


Work in progress- Sagastume

Chapter 3: The Birth of Jesus Tears and Miracles Video []

A Teacher Appreciation Story that Inspires [] Sometimes, it takes a life-changing event to spur people to action. Dr. Lee Buono, a neurosurgeon from Medford, Burlington County, was encouraged by one of his patients to thank Albert Siedlecki, the teacher who inspired him to become a neurosurgeon. In the 1980s, Mr. Siedlecki taught Dr. Buono how to dissect a frogs brain. Nearly 20 years later, Dr. Buono is saving lives. Watch their story.

Amy used the first 3 minutes of the video to help students see God in everyday life... Who saw God in this story? The young boy? The teacher? How did God work here? ﻿ Chapter 7 : The Resurrection of Jesus  Show Casting Crowns youtube video, "Who Am I?" (The video can be played from the Video Page on this wiki... or []) Resources for Holy Spirit and the Church from [|www.smp.org/esource/catholicconnections] [] - good resource to email to parents as you begin this course. [|TheHolySpirit_Chapter 15.pdf] [|Pentecost_Chapter 17.pdf] [|TheStructureoftheChurch_Chapter 19.pdf] [|TheSaintsandMary_Chapter 21.pdf] =Conscience Formation... from Joe Paprocki =

1. As kids enter, provide them with a small container of **Play-doh** and invite them to create a shape2. Show and tell of Play-doh shape3. Introduce the idea that throughout our lives, we strive to allow Jesus to shape us into one of his faithful disciple**video clip of devil/angel on shoulder** – ask what that represents. (temptation/conscience) []

1. Use //Flip //video cam and invite each person say something to be recorded. Play back. 2. Explain that our conscience can be compared to a video or audio recorder…throughout life, we “record” messages from important people about what is right and wrong. Ask teens to brainstorm whose faces/voices should be on their “tape.” (parents, grandparents, godparents, aunts, uncles, teachers, catechists, pastors, coaches, good friends, the Bible, Church teachings, the lives of the saints) 3. Ask the teens to identify other faces/voices that can get on our “tape” and //sometimes // give us the wrong messages about what is right and wrong. (TV, Internet, movies, magazines, friends, media, popular music, etc.) //(*emphasize that you are not condemning these but warning them that we need to be aware of the messages being sent. Even people from our first list can sometimes give us the wrong messages). // 4. Refer back to the clay and point out that throughout life, we can continue to allow ourselves to be shaped into faithful followers of Jesus.